Window coverings come in a variety of styles. Of course, there’s the standard curtain setup which many homeowners embrace. There are also many options for blinds, including wood, aluminum, and others. But is there a hybrid option between these two? In fact, yes there are: shades. This type of window treatment includes many possibilities. One of the categories we provide our customers is called cellular shades & honeycomb shades.
With an interesting name that might create a few amusing pictures in your mind, let’s look at these two classifications of shades.
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Defining Cellular Shades
Rewind to your days in high school biology class. Do you remember studying cells? They’re the building blocks of life on Earth. Cells contain various other structures, including terms you may have forgotten such as mitochondria, cytoplasm, and more.
So, when we talk about cellular shades, it’s with this idea we want you to keep in the back of your mind. We’re not referring to your mobile phone service.
What happens when cells come together? They form structures, such as our arms, feet, and legs. Likewise, cellular shades are made of a series of connecting structures. The biggest difference is that, unlike the cells in our body, cellular shades are empty. There’s nothing in them and for good reason: when you retract them, those obstructions would get in the way.
Instead, the materials manufacturers use when producing cellular shade are what gives them their power. They’re a bunch of empty cells because their “cell wall” is what makes them ideal for your home.
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The Honeycomb Effect
These cells are strung together in a very curious pattern when viewed from the side. If you look at a cellular shade head-on, it just looks…well, normal.
However, if you stand off to the side, you’ll notice the honeycomb pattern. Each cell is interlocked with each other in a honeycomb-like effect. That’s why some installers refer to them as honeycomb shades. Both terms are correct; one simply refers to the construction pattern that makes these unique.
Types of cellular and honeycomb shades
There are several types of cellular and honeycomb shades that you can add to your home. Those are cordless, motorized, and standard cord operation options. Each of them has various benefits, and our team members can help you decide which is best for your home. Depending on your choice, you may even be able to integrate them with Smart-home capabilities, which would give you an additional layer of control — especially if you need to adjust them while away from home.
The benefits of cellular shades
We’ve alluded to this briefly when discussing structure. There are several benefits of cellular shades because of how they’re made. Those include energy efficiency, elegance, as well as privacy. Let’s unpack each of those briefly.
Everyone knows the importance of lowering energy costs. Shades in general can help you keep your home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.
They’re stylish — though more on that in a moment. Just know for now that cellular shades look great with almost any home style.
Finally, let’s talk about keeping the interior of your home private. Although curtains offer a general sense of privacy, they cannot match the full effect of a well-constructed set of shades on your windows.
In addition, cellular and honeycomb shades offer sound absorption and safety benefits — details we can review with you as we create a window treatment plan for your home.
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- Energy Savings: Cut utility costs with efficient insulation
- Lighting Control: Adjust light to suit your mood and activities.
- Privacy Priority: Enhance personal spaces with discreet coverage.
- Serene Sound: Enjoy a quieter home with sound-absorbing cells.
- UV Defense: Shield belongings from harmful sun rays.
- Chic Style: Elevate decor with modern and sleek designs.
Color Options
We wanted to briefly touch on color possibilities with cellular and honeycomb shades. It should be obvious from the various photos we’ve shared here, but we can install just about any color you need. This allows you to seamlessly incorporate cellular shades into any decorative setup.
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Are you interested in learning more about our cellular and honeycomb shade options? If so, just let us know. You can give our sales team a call and talk to someone right away by calling 571-407-7981.
Or, if it’s after-hours, send us a message. Request your free quote for our services by filling out our short form here or sending us a message here. Either way, we’ll follow up right away to go over your project needs and how we can help.
